Ohio State University-Marion Campus Reviews

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Devon from Findlay, OH

02/13/2012

Reviewer is A current student here.

2 out of 2 people found this review useful.
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Campus Safety

there is a police officer on campus during all class hours!

Clubs and Activities

marion offers many clubs, outdoors, sports etc.

Great for these types of students

students that are looking to get a degree without spending a lot of money or students that are looking for college classes that are not extremely hard, this is the place to go!

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

5 minutes before every class, carmen ohio plays on the bell tower! many events for students take place throughout the year such as free pizza and game week events.

Bang for the buck

marion campus tuition is on average $12000 cheaper for a freshman student! its a great option if you want to save major money.

What to do for fun

marion is not exactly the most exciting place to be....but it is only 45 minutes from columbus!!

Food and Dining

there are many places to eat that are on the same street as the univeristy. subway donatos chipolte taco bell and several others that are quick and easy to grab.

Dorm Life

marion currently does not have student dorms.

Academic Rigor

free english tutors and math tutors are available everyday. teachers are willing to meet before or after class anytime a student needs help.

Tips for prospective students

meet as many people as you can, especially if you plan to transfer to main campus in columbus. the more you meet, the more fun you will have at the branch.

In three sentences

the campus is very clean and fairly small. you get to know people on a first name basis as many of the students are in several of your classes. the teachers learn names as there is usually only about 20 students per class.

Riya from Powell, OH

06/19/2012

Reviewer is A past student here.

1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
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Campus Safety

OSU-Marion, apart from the Main campus alerts, provided very specific details about an indecent. They were very caring about their students so they sent out email alerts whenever anything occurred on campus to keep the students aware.

What to do for fun

Marion is a pretty small town. I didn't spend much time there.

Food and Dining

There are only vending machines, but many restaurants around campus.

Dorm Life

There is no living on OSU-Marion

Academic Rigor

I was only taking GECs at OSU-Marion

Tips for prospective students

If you're not ready for the Main campus, which is very large, try starting out at a branch and then transfer to Main. The Professors are more likely to know your name on a smaller campus, providing you with a more intimate college experience. Also, make sure you find that one professor that you can count on to give you good advice, apart from your advisor. It will benefit you in the future.

In three sentences

The biggest thing that struck out to me about Marion Campus was how friendly everyone is. I enjoyed the environment. Professors were also very welcoming and eager to help.

Michigan week we tape michigan shirts to the entrance ways so we can step on it.

Bang for the buck

Ohio State University Marion is a regional campus. This means that unless you are taking one of their four majors offered there most students go there for a year then transfer over to Main Campus. My major is Speech Language Pathology. This year I have 24 credits (12 to be a full time student a semester) I have had to add yoga this semester to just be a full time student. I have to transfer to Columbus State Community college next year to take classes for my major because I need 30 credits to transfer to Main. Its been hard to schedule anything with Marion.

What to do for fun

Study, Do Homework, and Study.

Food and Dining

There is only vending machines at campus. You need to go off campus to eat.

Dorm Life

There is no housing at OSU Marion.

Academic Rigor

Good teachers and quality of teaching.

Tips for prospective students

Make sure you have the classes you need.

In three sentences

Unless you are planning to major in the few majors they have at Marion you dont have many options. There are some general courses but not any courses you may need for your intending major. I have to transfer to a different school to have my needed courses.

Bethany from Marion, OH

We have a campus cop and he is always walking around or driving in his car. He is very helpful with information and is always helping out!

Clubs and Activities

They have a wide variety of clubs to satisfy most everyone's interests and if not, you can make your own!

Great for these types of students

Great for students who want a small, personal campus.

What to do for fun

The Ohio State is always throwing something to do almost ever two weeks. Either little contests or even rock wall climbing. They provide coffee and doughnuts during finals week and have work out classes to join. Flyer's are all around the campus for things to do that weekend!

Food and Dining

The campus bookstore provides snacks and drinks for in between classes. Local food is just down the road.

Dorm Life

No housing is provided

Tips for prospective students

Get to know your class-mates because they will be like your family for the semester for any questions or to build study groups. Don't be afraid to approach your professor, they have always been willing to stop and talk. Never get discouraged and stay involved with what is going on around campus.

In three sentences

It is a small but very close knit campus including not only the students but the professors. You are always able to receive fast and helpful information when needed at anytime. The campus clean and the professors always have open office hours for students to discuss any homework problems or anything about the class.

Devany from Columbus, OH

12/28/2012

Reviewer is A past student here.

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Tips for prospective students

The opportunities are not as bounteous as those on the main campus there are still plenty of ways to get involved in the university. Take advantage of every academic or social advantages you as possibly can.

In three sentences

Ohio State Marion is a small campus university, but that is not a bad thing. Professors have flexible hours, so students are able to create a rapport with the professors and this allows students to attain more personal time. Outside class there are plenty of opportunities to get involved with the university, like groups and clubs.

Abigail from Sunbury, OH

01/20/2013

Reviewer is A current student here.

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Campus Safety

Very safe.

Great for these types of students

Any and all students.

What to do for fun

The Marion campus offers many different clubs for students to be apart of. The campus also includes a beautiful landscape which often provides students with the opportunity to play sports. This campus is also located close to a shopping center.

Food and Dining

There are plenty of options for food located around the Marion campus.

Dorm Life

Although their is dorming on the OSU Main campus, that is not the case at the Marion campus.

Academic Rigor

Not only are the professors interested in teaching and lecturing, but they are also interested in the research concerning what they teach so this campus offers the best of both worlds.

Tips for prospective students

I suggest that students make the most of their time in college by staying active in class and in the variety of clubs offered at the Marion campus.

In three sentences

The Ohio State University at Marion is an exceptional choice for students looking to get the most out of their college career. There are a variety of classes that can be taken which is very helpful. As with the variety of classes there are a variety of professors at this campus who are more than willing to help their students succeed.

Katie from Fredericktown, OH

The campus seems pretty safe here at Ohio State University at Marion. I have never ran into, or heard of any problems on this campus.

Clubs and Activities

There are many, many, many and you can even create your own!

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

I do know that on campus at Ohio State University at Marion, the campus has a Halloween Costume contest, hot apple cider, a Fall Fest, corn hole contests, and the new addition-- The Hunger Games!

What to do for fun

There are many, and I mean many, clubs/student organizations at Ohio State University at Marion. The best part is, if there isn't a club/ student organization that you think fits you then you can apply to start a new one!

Food and Dining

There is vending machines on campus, but not much. However, there are a lot of restaurants right near campus that students could always go to.

Dorm Life

Dorms are not currently provided at Ohio State University at Marion. However, Ohio State University at Marion has been working on making a dorm site for its students. But, for now Ohio State University at Marion does provide its students with housing complexes near campus.

Academic Rigor

Because of the wonderful help and support system at The Ohio State University at Marion, students who have any problems never face them alone. Teachers, students, and staff work their hardest to present open doorways for students to ask for help and receive it. The University also 'keeps an eye out' for any troubles showing on a students academic performance so academic advisers can meet with students and fix any problems they may be facing. Problems from course work, family issues, relationship issues, and financial issues. The Ohio State University at Marion is there for it's students.

Tips for prospective students

If you are looking for a small college where help is always easy to find, teachers are welling to help, follow students are supportive of one another, and where you as a student have many options of what major you can complete on campus, then you should go to Ohio State University at Marion.

In three sentences

The Ohio State University at Marion, is a great place for students who like small classrooms. The teachers are wonderful and the students are all kind to one another. I highly recommend Ohio State University at Marion.

Marion is definitely good if you don't want to spend a whole lot of money on college.

What to do for fun

-drink -smoke -party -join a club

Food and Dining

There's alot of good restraunts arounf to get good food.

Dorm Life

Dorm life isn't that great.

Academic Rigor

OSU Marion is somewhat challenging in that you have to do all the work yourself and have to do everything on your own.Nobody is going to spoon feed you.If you want to do well,put in the time.

Tips for prospective students

If you go to OSUM,make sure you have friends from HS if you;re going there.Otherwise,it is pretty hard to meet people and make new friends.People in Marion feel like they are above you and won't really give you the time of day.Like I was saying Marion is like HS,so if you don't find a group or clique you're screwed because that's where all the social life and cooperative cheating goes on.

In three sentences

Teachers are great and are very helpful/flexible.Not much going on this campus overall.If you didn't like HS cliques,then don't go to OSUM.

If you plan on going to main campus, take all your hard classes for your major here first then transfer. It is easier than main and at a huge discount. If you wanna stay here they have a bunch of majors you can take and finish here and your diploma still says Ohio State on it.

In three sentences

It is a commuter campus and it definitely feels like it when you get here. The classes seem like high school, difficulty and size wise. No dorm option here yet but dean has said that the plans are in the process.

Jacob from Marion, OH

I have a night class Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday and I don't get to leave until about 9:20 pm. Not once have I ever felt threatened.

Clubs and Activities

There are clubs, but there aren't that many. Video game club is probably the most successful, they meet in the student center during all times of the day. They get kind of annoying though when you just want to chill out and then you hear them screaming about call of duty or world of warcraft.

Great for these types of students

Those who value budget education, and don't care for student life whatsoever. You will probably love it here.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

It's kind of a tradition that people will only talk to the people they went to school with, considering most people that go here are from Harding/River Valley/Pleasant/Ridgedale/Elgin you get the picture. The one friend I've made here came from out of state, aside from that no one seems to want to meet anyone new. Yeah, I know this isn't an actual tradition, but it sure feels like one.

Bang for the buck

This is the biggest selling point for OSUm. You can't really get a better education for this price. I'm going for roughly 3k a semester.

What to do for fun

At OSUm you must work with what you're given. Admittedly, there really is nothing to do in Marion. I usually just play basketball (they have a nice court), pool, or ping pong. The pool and ping pong tables are falling apart though, and the only thing OSUm has done about it is give me duct tape and ask me to fix it myself (Not even kidding). So lately I've just been playing basketball. You're lucky if someone else is even in the court at the same time as you though, it's usually dead and I have to walk around the student center for 45 minutes recruiting people for a game.

Food and Dining

They give out free food sometimes. It usually sucks, but I gave it an extra star because they did make a pretty good cinnamon roll once.

Dorm Life

There are currently no dorms. However, I think they're making them soon.

Academic Rigor

I was on the edge with my rating for this. On one hand, the professors I've had are great and offer many resources such as a free math lab where you will get help. On the other hand, I am one of those people that learns better by working with fellow students, and none of my classmates in any class have ever been down to form a study group. I realize I am in the minority of people that learn that way, so I opted for 4 stars instead of 3. If you're like me, then you should view this as a 3 star.

Tips for prospective students

Don't expect too much, and realize you have to be the initiator if you want to actually do anything. Also know that you have essentially the same resources to use that the main campus students get.

In three sentences

The Ohio State University-Marion Campus is not for everyone. You will be bored out of your mind most of the time. However, it is the best education you can get for the price.

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